Against the backdrop of the political storm surrounding Justice Minister Yariv Levin's plan to reform the judicial system, the Knesset factions gathered Monday for their weekly meetings. Opposition member, Benny Gantz, harshly attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and claimed that his government was committing "terror against the legal system." Netanyahu replied that "we received a mandate from the public to carry out what we promised in the elections."

10 January 2023

Read more: Benny Gantz Warns Netanyahu's Judicial Reforms Could Lead To Civil War

Diaspora and Social Equality Minister Amichai Chikli spoke Wednesday at the World Betar conference and harshly attacked Yesh Atid chairman and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid amid his constant criticizing of the government since it was established and sworn in.

08 January 2023

Read more: Diaspora Affairs Minister Accuses Yair Lapid Of Enabling BDS Efforts

As part of the effort of Benjamin Netanyahu to further liberalize the Israeli economy, Israel’s new coalition has become convinced that state-funded broadcasting is no longer necessary. As a result, Noel Curran, Director-General of the European Broadcasting Union, addressed a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed his concerns following the calls to close the Israeli public broadcasting corporation.

04 January 2023

Read more: EU Broadcasting Union Slams Netanyahu Over Intent To Defund Public Television

Itamar Ben Gvir proved he was not a team player after walking back his commitment to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about visiting the Temple mount this week.

03 January 2023

Read more: Despite Warnings & Concern From Netanyahu, Ben Gvir Ascends Temple Mount

It seems that, at least for now, Itamar Ben Gvir will not get his wish of separating the Border Patrol from the Police Department in a move that would have created a third military force some have likened to a National Guard.

After a series of informal meetings, and even a Bat Mitzvah event, the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir,  officially met Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai in his office in Jerusalem. During the meeting, the Commissioner spoke about the goals of the police in the short and long term, including the continuation of the struggle against crime and violence in Arab-Israeli society. 

01 January 2023

Read more: Despite His Campaign Promise, Ben Gvir Might Not Be Able To Split Border Patrol